Independence Village Park: Basketball Court Painting and Cra

2024 Hard Surface
Program Phase 2
Technical Specifications
BID DATE: August 20, 2024
Bernita A. Reese
DIRECTOR
CITY OF COLUMBUS
ANDREW J. GINTHER, MAYOR

SECTION 01000
GENERAL PROVISIONS: CMSC
The current edition of Construction and Material Specifications-City of Columbus (CMSC) are
part of this Contract. Contractors are referred to applicable sections. All contractors are required to
obtain a copy of these specifications and to examine and familiarize themselves with the various
articles of this book as they pertain to the project.
Web site address is http://columbus.gov/Templates/Detail.aspx?id=65097
Bound copies of entire printing can be purchased through the Public Service Department, City of
Columbus. See Instructions to Bidders.
This Section includes:
Section 100 GENERAL PROVISIONS
101 Definitions and Terms
102 Bidding Requirements and Conditions
103 Award and Execution of Contract
104 Scope of Work
105 Control of Work
106 Control of Material
107 Legal Relations & Responsibility to Public
108 Prosecution and Progress
109 Acceptance, Measurement and Payment
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01010
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Note.
1. Refer to Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions that form a part of this specification.
The current edition of Construction and Material Specifications-City of Columbus
(CMSC) are part of this Contract. The Owner reserves the right to select or reject various
alternate proposals, if indicated, as itemized on Sheet P-3 in the proposal section.
B. Construction Area and Existing Buildings.
1. The facility/park will maintain operation during the work.
2. The Contractor will take all necessary precautions to keep interference to a minimum,
including maintaining adequate and safe means of egress at all times.
3. Adequate precautions will be taken to minimize dust and dirt from the operation.
4. The Contractor will visit the site before placing bid.
C. Material Storage.
1. Covered storage space on site is not available. Contractor is responsible for items left outside.
D. Project Meetings.
1. The Contractor shall schedule regular progress meetings between himself, other prime
subcontractor, and the City Representative. He shall notify all concerned of the time and
place of the meeting, which shall then be the same time and place each week for the duration
of the project.
2. Major subcontractors shall be included in the meetings when deemed beneficial.
E. Project Paperwork
1. The Contractor is responsible for turning in a Subcontractor Utilization Report with all
applications for payment. If no subcontractors were used on the project, Contractor must
still turn in the form indicating no participation.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01040
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. The General Contractor shall assume the duties of "job coordinator" and, as such,
shall be responsible for the following:
1. To have general direction of all work to the extent that he shall indicate to the other
prime subcontractors when certain portions of the building are ready for installation
of their work. All contractors shall consult with and coordinate their work with the
General Contractor. General Contractor shall not undertake any major operation,
such as concrete work, etc., without first checking with the City Representative and
other prime subcontractors.
2. To receive and maintain in satisfactory condition, one official job copy of all
drawings, specifications, addenda, change orders, shop drawings, etc. For this
purpose, each other prime subcontractor shall submit to the General Contractor one
copy of all approved shop drawings, installation details, etc.
3. To recommend to the City Representative that appropriate action be taken with other
contractors for just cause, including lack of coordination, insufficient numbers of
workman, improper interpretation of the documents, etc. The City Representative
will investigate any such recommendation before taking any action.
B. If, in the City Representative's judgement, it becomes necessary at any time during
construction to accelerate specific areas of the work, he shall relay this to all contractors and
subcontractors. The contractor shall then direct the necessary contractors to cease operations
at any particular point and transfer workman to such point as directed and execute such
portions of his work as may be required to accelerate completion of certain portions of the
work.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01041
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Immediately upon award of contract, the General Contractor shall prepare a
construction progress schedule and include all other prime subcontractors.
1. The schedule shall be prepared in cooperation with all prime subcontractors and
major parties concerned, including suppliers and subcontractors.
2. Schedule shall show scheduled progress and space for plotting actual
progress.
3. The schedule shall be organized in two sections - one section for work
completion due, and one section for all work due.
1.02 REVIEW
A. Upon completion, submit to the City Representative for review comments and
revisions as required.
B. Upon completion of revisions, the schedule shall be distributed to all interested
parties and posted at the project site.
1.03 PROGRESS REPORT
A. Contractor will submit to City Representative a signed, weekly progress report at the end
of each week listing the work that was completed that week and work to be done the
following week. If no work was done the report should reflect that.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01060
PERMITS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. The contractor shall be responsible for investigation into acquiring and payment of all
fees, permits, etc., which may be required for the proper execution of the project.
B. The general construction permit shall be acquired from the Department of Development,
Building Services, City of Columbus, Ohio.
C. The contractor may acquire required permits and pay fees through his prime
subcontractor(s) as he may desire.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02000
SITE WORK
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. These general site work requirements apply to all site work operations. Refer to specification
sections for specific general, product, and execution requirements.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements regarding materials, methods of
work, OSHA guidelines and disposal of excess and waste materials.
B. Obtain and pay for all required inspections, permits and fees, including disposal fees. Provide
notices required by governmental authorities.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit weight tickets and receipts for all materials used within this contract to the City
Representative.
1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Bidders must visit site prior to bidding to determine extent of work, and assume full responsibility
for visual observation of existing conditions.
B. Locate and identify existing underground and overhead services and utilities within contract limit
work areas. Contact Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) at 1-800-362-2764, City Electric at
645-7627 and City Water at 645-7788 forty-eight hours prior to digging. Provide adequate means
of protection of utilities and services designated to remain. Repair utilities damaged during site
work operations to the satisfaction of the utility owner, at Contractor's expense.
C. If applicable, arrange for disconnection, disconnect and seal or cap all utilities and services to be
removed before start of site work operations. Perform all work in accordance with the
requirements of the applicable utility company or agency involved. Coordinate the work required
with mechanical and electrical work as necessary.
D. When uncharted or incorrectly charted underground piping or other utilities and services are
encountered during site work operations, notify the applicable utility company immediately to
obtain procedure directions. Cooperate with the applicable utility company in maintaining active
services in operation.
E. Locate, protect, and maintain benchmarks, monuments, control points and project
engineering reference points. Re-establish disturbed or destroyed items at Contractor's expense.
F. Perform site work operations and the removal of debris and waste materials to assure minimum
interference with streets, walks and other adjacent facilities.
G. Obtain governing authorities written permission when required to close or obstruct street, walks
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and adjacent facilities. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways including
detour signs as approved by City Representative.
H. Control dust caused by the work. Dampen surfaces as required. Comply with pollution
control requirements of governing authorities.
I. Protect existing building, paving and other services or facilities on site and adjacent to the site
from damage caused by site work operations. Cost of repair and restoration of damaged items at
Contractor's expense.
J. Protect and maintain street lights, utility poles and services, traffic signal control boxes, curb
boxes, valves and other services, except items designated for removal. Remove or coordinate the
removal of designated items on the drawings.
K. The Owner will occupy the premises and adjacent facilities during the entire period construction.
Perform site work operations to minimize conflicts and to facilitate Owner's use of the premises
and conduct of his normal operations.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
A. Materials and equipment: As selected by contractor, except as indicated.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
A. Examine the areas and conditions under which site work is performed. Verify existing grades and
dimensions. Report any discrepancies. Do not proceed with the work until
unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
B. Consult the records and drawings of adjacent work and or existing services and utilities which may
affect site work operations.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02100
SITE PREPARATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Perform site preparation work as shown and specified. The work includes:
1 Protecting existing trees, plants, and improvements to remain.
2. Removing vegetation, debris, and waste materials.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with Section 02000 requirements.
1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Perform site preparation work before commencing site construction.
B. Locate, protect and maintain active utilities and site improvements to remain.
C. Restore to original grades and conditions areas adjacent to site disturbed or damaged as a
result of site preparation work.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Materials and Equipment: As selected by the Contractor, except as indicated.
B. Tree Protection:
1. Temporary Fencing
2. Stockpiling of any materials under dripline of a tree is not permitted.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 CLEARING
A. Protect existing trees scheduled to remain against injury or damage, including cutting,
breaking or skinning of roots, trunks or branches, smothering by stockpiled construction
materials, excavated materials, equipment or vehicular traffic within the branch spread. Fires
are not permitted.
1. Protect designated trees with temporary fence enclosure. Provide a minimum 8'-0"
radius from the center of the tree trunk. Increase enclosure size as directed for large
trees.
2. Erect fencing before commencing site preparation work. Maintain fencing during full
construction period. Remove when no longer needed or when acceptable to the City
Representative.
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3. Interfering branches of trees to remain may be removed when acceptable to the City
Representative. All pruning performed shall preserve the branch collar to facilitate
wound healing (see Section 02490: Trees). The Contractor shall use no tree paint
unless directed to do so by the City Representative.
4. Repair trees damaged by construction operations in a manner acceptable to the City
Representative. Repair damaged trees promptly to prevent progressive deterioration
caused by damage.
5. Replace trees damaged beyond repair by construction operations, as determined
by the City Representative, with trees of similar size and species. Cost for tree
replacement shall be determined in accordance with the Tree Evaluation Formula as
described in: A Guide to the Professional Evaluation of Landscape Trees, Specimen
Shrubs and Evergreens, current edition, published by the International Society of
Arboriculture. Repair and replacement of trees scheduled to remain and damaged by
construction operations or lack of adequate protection during construction operations
shall be at the Contractor's expense.
3.02 STRIPPING TOPSOIL
A. Strip topsoil to its full depth at all areas to be regarded, resurfaced, or paved within contract
limit work area.
B. Stop topsoil stripping at trees designated to remain sufficient distance to prevent damage to the
root system.
C. Remove topsoil from indicated areas and replace, fine grade, and seed in park as shown and to
the satisfaction of the City Representative.
D. Protect all areas which are not to be resurfaced or regarded, and adjacent areas outside of the
contract limits from damage due to site preparation work.
3.03 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS
A. Stockpile, haul from site and legally dispose of waste materials and debris. Accumulation is
not permitted.
B. Maintain disposal routes clear, clean and free of debris.
C. Onsite burning of materials is not permitted.
D. Existing Utilities:
1. Information on the drawings relating to existing utility lines and services is from the
best sources presently available. All such information is furnished only for
information and is not guaranteed. Excavate test pits as required to determine exact
locations of existing utilities.
2. Contact Ohio Utilities Protection Service at 1-800-362-2764 twenty-four hours prior
to digging.
3. Perform work and provide necessary materials to disconnect or relocate existing
utilities as necessary. Record utility termination points before disconnecting.
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